State rule change goes back to intent of original staffing bill, advocates say
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Dec 19, 2023
A proposed rule change in response to the inclusion of “stringent language” inserted into a bill governing staffing levels in Georgia’s senior living facilities goes back to the intention of the...
Fidget spinners show promise in addressing dementia symptoms
By
Lois A. Bowers
Aug 13, 2017
An Ohio senior living community is finding that fidget spinners and cubes seem to produce a calming effect in those with Alzheimer’s disease and dementia.
Joint Commission proposes new infection control requirements for assisted living
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jan 16, 2024
The Joint Commission is planning to revise its infection prevention and control requirements for assisted living community accreditation as infection prevention and control regulations for the setting...
Creating a new ‘environment’
By
John Andrews
Dec 01, 2016
Through experiential memory care, residents receive a multi-sensory experience designed to create an optimum level of well-being.
Crisis management 101
By
Lois A. Bowers
Feb 29, 2016
It’s the news no senior living administrator wants to receive: one of your community’s residents appears to have been abused, and one of your employees appears to have been the culprit.
Flight risk no more
By
John Hall
Oct 01, 2016
One elopement is one too many for busy tech innovators.
Anthem making ‘good progress’ on challenges, LTC CEO says
By
Lois A. Bowers
Nov 10, 2017
Anthem Memory Care is making “good progress” addressing financial, occupancy and staffing issues previously identified by LTC Properties, the healthcare real estate investment trust’s...
Opportunities await beyond near-term challenges
By
Lois A. Bowers
Sep 11, 2019
Recent news is enough to cause any operator, developer or investor to reach for the aspirin. A look at data from the National Investment Center for Seniors Housing & Care, as well as discussions with experts...
‘Better business model’ needed for dementia care, Senate committee hears
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Lois A. Bowers
Nov 21, 2019
A “better business model for the diagnosis and care of persons with Alzheimer’s disease” needs to be created, Jason Karlawish, M.D., said Wednesday at a Senate Finance Committee Subcommittee on Health...
Kim Campbell shares ‘rest of the story’ on caregiving in closing NIC conference session
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Oct 16, 2020
During the late stages of her husband’s struggle with Alzheimer’s disease, Kim Campbell said she “truly feared I was going to become the second victim of the disease.”